Day: January 14, 2020
Letter: County should commit to accepting refugees
We need look no further than the mid 1970s for proof the program works. At that time the county opened our arms to the Hmong refugees from war-torn Laos. Indeed, the country as a whole accepted and … Read Full Article
LISTEN: Move To Honor Hmong Veterans
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – Driving across Appleton you’d see signs that showcase the Hmong presence in the Fox Valley. But on Monday, state lawmakers pushed for Hmong veterans to be honored. “It’s … Read Full Article
Hmong-Lao veterans in Wisconsin hope to get their own Veterans Day
APPLETON, Wis. ( WFRV ) – A special press conference was held at the Long Cheng Marketplace in Appleton to announce new legislation that would designate May 14th as Hmong-Lao Veterans Day. The bill … Read Full Article
Hay tainted by toxic beetles kills 14 horses in Wisconsin
APPLETON, Wis. ( WFRV ) – A special press conference was held at the Long Cheng Marketplace in Appleton to announce new legislation that would designate May 14th as Hmong-Lao Veterans Day. The bill … Read Full Article
Minneapolis Chief Meets With The Hmong Clans Regarding Community Relations With Police
Chief Medaria Arradondo, Mayor Jacob Frey and other MPD Officers had a positive meeting with the 18 Hmong clans. The gathering at The Banana Blossom was held to discuss community/police relations and … Read Full Article
Legislation aims to designate Hmong-Lao Veterans Day in Wisconsin
Sen. Roger Roth (R-Appleton) discussed the legislation Monday in Appleton, which would create a Hmong-Lao Veterans Day in Wisconsin. “It is a distinct honor for me to be sharing a stage up here with … Read Full Article
WATCH: New legislation would create a Hmong Lao veteran’s day
Hmong veterans who served during the Vietnam War are hoping to receive recognition during a new veteran’s day, created specifically for them. Hmong veterans who served during the Vietnam War are … Read Full Article